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Watch AUSA 2026 Day 2: Live
Catch interviews, events, and all the action from the show floor right here.
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Has the Pentagon given up on AI polygraph analysis of loyalty?
AI-aided scanning of speech patterns, vocal stress or facial expressions to read minds lacks scientific backing and will compound errors, critics argue.
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Germany to set up first drone regiment next year, modeled after Ukraine war lessons
Germany plans to stand up its first dedicated drone regiment next year, Defense Minister Boris Pistorius has announced.
SPECIAL FEATURES
Space
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Europe’s push to reduce US reliance is reshaping the defense space market
Spooked by U.S. restrictions on satellite data access during recent crises, European countries are scrambling to catch up on sovereign capabilities.
Artificial Intelligence
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VA inventory report reveals 367 AI systems operating in healthcare, benefits and services
A recently released report catalogs AI uses across the VA, from clinical tools used during patient care to systems that help process benefits.
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The unlikely role of Operation Epic Fury in a Mississippi AI data center lawsuit
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Ukraine’s defense AI chief predicts ‘new paradigm’ of warfare
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AI companies have a responsibility to safeguard models against exploitation, Pentagon chief technology officer says
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AI tool has ‘saved a lot of aircraft’ in Epic Fury, AFSOC chief says
VIDEOS
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Better weapons, new berets and personal comfort | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 10.13.2
From urine collection systems to updated weaponry and even a new beret for EOD airmen, a bevy of updates could be headed for troops across the military.
Featured Videos
Cyber
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German firm Hensoldt acquires UK radar maker
The terms of the deal have not been made public, but Hensoldt said subject to regulatory approval it hoped to close the takeover by the end of September.
Electronic Warfare
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Europe’s push to reduce US reliance is reshaping the defense space market
Spooked by U.S. restrictions on satellite data access during recent crises, European countries are scrambling to catch up on sovereign capabilities.
More Stories
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Updates on soldier gear cold weather, targeting, body armor
New gear coming, as improvements to legacy gear continue.
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Army’s top NCO talks discipline and why we’re measuring op tempo wrong
Sergeant Major of the Army Michael Weimer spoke with Army Times about discipline and more.
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Exclusive: The inside story of how the Army rethought recruiting
Ahead of the 2023 Association of the U.S. Army conference, the Army’s top official talked in-depth about her recruiting reform plans.
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Apps to drive how soldiers use Army’s ‘mixed reality’ device
Devices being evaluated by soldiers ahead of 2025 fielding.
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The Army’s new fitness program team will come to you
New training options and a wearables pilot are coming soon.
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Former soldier charged with trying to give classified info to China
A former U.S. Army soldier has been charged with attempting to provide classified information to China’s security services.
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How a shovel can help with training, plus common mistakes during drill
Basic security tasks, communication, logistics and maintenance planning make all the difference.